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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 30-90 min | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-6 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | DecisionTreeOptions | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |
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